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Transport and Distribution are key considerations when planning for the movement of goods, people or animals from one location to another. Choosing the right mode of transport is essential to ensure your consignment is moved in the most efficient and cost-effective way. There are four ways of freight forwarding- road, rail, air and sea. Freight or goods may be moved using some or a combination of all of these modes of transport. The type of transportation is determined by factors such as distance, location, size and weight of cargo and the type of infrastructure available such as roads, railways, airways, waterways, canals, airports, railway stations.

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DPD confirms Hinckley site for £100m hub

DPD confirms Hinckley site for £100m hub

Parcel firm DPD has confirmed that it plans to build a new £100m parcel hub at Hinckley Commercial Park in the East Midlands.

APC Overnight installs new state-of-the-art sorting equipment

APC Overnight installs new state-of-the-art sorting equipment

The UK independent parcel network APC Overnight has recently completed the building of their new 138,000 square feet premises in Cannock and installed state-of-the-art sorting equipment following financial support from Barclays.

Women in Logistics founder crowned 'Industry Champion of the Year' at FTA everywomen awards

Women in Logistics founder crowned 'Industry Champion of the Year' at FTA everywomen awards

Transport consultant Ruth Waring, founder of Women in Logistics, has scooped the 'Industry champion of the year' award at the FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics.

Cemex bagged cement contract win for Wincanton

Cemex bagged cement contract win for Wincanton

Cemex, ready-mixed concrete provider, has awarded a new three-year national distribution contract to Wincanton.

Hicks Logistics joins the Fortec Distribution Network

Hicks Logistics joins the Fortec Distribution Network

A family transport firm celebrating its 35th anniversary this year has joined the Fortec Distribution Network in its quest to drive the business to the next level.

Davies & Robson helps Rettig maintain 'best in class' transport operation

Davies & Robson helps Rettig maintain 'best in class' transport operation

Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson has completed a successful transport review and tender process for manufacturer, Rettig (UK).

Marine Harvest selects LeanLogistics LeanTMS for transportation management

Marine Harvest selects LeanLogistics LeanTMS for transportation management

LeanLogistics, a global solutions provider of transportation management system (TMS) applications and supply chain services, has welcomeed Marine Harvest to the growing network of European LeanTMS technology clients.

CargoWise Cloud Delivery keeps business lean and agile

CargoWise Cloud Delivery keeps business lean and agile

CargoWise has announced that Austrian-headquartered freight forwarder ACS Logistics is adopting ediEnterprise, delivered through the WiseCloud hosting platform to form a strategic pillar of the company's ambitious expansion plans.

Bartrums specifies GT Radial tyres as original equipment in new trailer fleet order

Bartrums specifies GT Radial tyres as original equipment in new trailer fleet order

Bartrums Warehousing and Distribution has taken delivery of 10 Wilcox 70 cubic yard plank sided tipping trailers, all ordered with GT Radial GT876 tyres as original equipment.

Stertil Koni upgrades service vans to improve safety and efficiency

Stertil Koni upgrades service vans to improve safety and efficiency

Stertil Koni has invested in a fleet of upgraded service vans to ensure continuing excellent after sales support for the company's many customers and increased safety for its team of service engineers.